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NUPENG in trouble as more tanker driver groups denounce, condemn planned nationwide strike
Few hours after Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) condemned the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) for its planned nationwide strike which was supposed to commence on Monday, September 8, another group, the Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association(DTCDA), said its members would not participate in the industrial action as it was baseless and ill-motivated.
In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Barrister Enoch Kanawa, National President, DTCDA said the decision to condemn NUPENG’s call for strike was taken at a meeting of the National Executive Council held in Abuja.
It said- “The purported threat of NUPENG to go on strike beginning on Monday the 8th September, 2025 was reviewed and the following resolution was reached,” and went ahead to elaborate on the decisions:
1. That while not joining issues with the NUPENG as there is no basis for that, we as stakeholders in the Nigerian transport industry deem it fit to put issues in their proper perspectives so that the public are not being manipulated and taken for a ride because the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees the freedom of Association for persons to voluntarily choose who and whom to associate or partner with. More so, that the Nigerian economy is fully deregulated.
2.The Direct Trucking Company Drivers Association
(DTCDA)is an Association and not a union. It is an Organization of all drivers both in the wet and dry cargo of the transport sector of which Dangote drivers, MRS and others drivers of established transport companies are members) and caters for the general welfare of their drivers in terms of health,l insurance and Pension Benefits especially post retirement.
3. The DTCDA is open to all drivers who subscribe to the objectives of the Association and who are desirous of a better working life during and after retirement. This is to give them and their families a guaranteed future.
4. The leadership of the DTCDA is committed to the transparent, accountable and good governance of the Association in the promotion and protection of its members welfare, ensuring safe driving, education, safety and sanity on our highways.
5. The DTCDA will not interfere with the operation of any organization, Union or Association in Nigeria rather, drivers should be allowed to have a freedom of choice on which Union or Association that can best serve their interests in the course of the legitimate pursuit of their driving experience. Any person that is licensed to drive a heavy duty vehicle should be matured enough both physically, mentally and emotionally to discern which organization can best serve his/her own interests.
6. The DTCDA therefore urges the Federal Government and its agencies to take every measure necessary to prevent any one organization trying to recruit membership by coercion thereby breaching the constitutionally guaranteed right to freedom of association, thought and expression as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended.
7. The DTCDA is in full support of the deregulation of the downstream sector of the Nigerian economy and the Renewed Hope agenda of Mr. President of which our members are poised to play an integral role in the distribution of goods and services throughout the country.
8. The DTCDA believes that any action against the smooth flow of petroleum products in the country is a disservice, flagrant abuse of the power of Unionism and should be condemned by all Nigerians and the General public.
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday, deliver judgments in two cases involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party.
According to information on the official website of the court, the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026.
While judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm, there is no time yet for that if the PDP.
President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of fifteen nominees to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The letter was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
The letter seeks the reconstitution of the commission’s board in line with statutory provisions with the list comprising nominees from diverse professional backgrounds, including the media and legal sectors.
Among the nominees are the President, Nigeria Guild of Editors and Editor, Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba; and Dr. Salamatu Hussaina Suleiman, who has been proposed as chairman of the board.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Anthony Ojukwu (SAN) is to retain his position as the Chief Executive Officer.
Other nominees include Mrs Roseline Tasha, Ambassador Adam Yubak Baku, ACG Felix Lawrence, Mr. Edmund Chinonye, Mr. Chinonye Obiaku (SAN), Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo, Professor Adedeji Ogunji, Kingsley Chidozie, Mohammed Adelodu, Maupe Ogun Yusuf, and Otunba Francis Meshioye as members.
Also nominated are Patience Patrick and Hawwa Ibrahim, listed as members.
The President said the nominations were made pursuant to Section 2(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Establishment) Act, 2010, which empowers him to constitute the board subject to Senate confirmation.
He explained that the reconstitution of the board was necessary to enhance the commission’s institutional capacity and enable it to more effectively discharge its mandate to promote and protect human rights across the country.
If confirmed, the new board is expected to play a critical role in reinforcing the NHRC’s oversight functions, particularly at a time of heightened concerns over rights protection and accountability in Nigeria.
Following the presentation of the request, the Senate referred the nominations to its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters for screening and report within two weeks.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has revealed that it investigated the founder of Streams of Joy International, Pastor Jerry Eze, for six months over suspected money laundering before clearing him.
Ola Olukoyede, chairman of the Commission, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja.
According to him, the probe was triggered by intelligence reports and petitions after the commission observed large inflows of foreign currencies into the cleric’s domiciliary account.
“We work by intelligence, we work by petitions. At some point, I saw there was an account, a domiciliary account. Dollars, pounds were dropping in like raindrops, from Colombia, from America, from Sri Lanka, even from Togo.
“I said who is this man? Yes, I’ve been hearing about his name, I’ve seen his face a couple of times. I never bothered about what he was doing. I knew he was a pastor.
“So they said this one pastor of streams of joy, go and investigate him. So we went to the investigation. We combed the books,” Olukoyede stated.
The EFCC boss said he subsequently invited Eze for questioning after preliminary findings were compiled by investigators.
He added that upon meeting the cleric and reviewing the findings of the investigation, the commission found no wrongdoing.
“So he came to my office. He told me what happens and all of that, and how the money came, what he does, how he has been helping people, and all of that.
“I said, you know what, I didn’t call you here to explain to me. We have already done our work. I called you here to commend you,” he stated.
The remark drew applause from the audience, as Eze, who was present at the event, acknowledged the commendation.
He noted that the commission has a responsibility not only to investigate financial crimes but also to recognise individuals found to have acted with integrity.
The EFCC chairman, however, stated that the agency would continue to monitor financial activities where necessary, stressing that its preventive mandate remains critical in tackling corruption.
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